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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.29, 3,083.49 and 1,394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.29, 3,083.49 and 1,394.18 is: 1,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.29 : 3,083.49 = 1,394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.29/3,083.49 = 1,394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.29x = 3,083.49 × 1,394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.29x = 4,298,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,924.67/2,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.93

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